1992 BMW 850 vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |